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Whethertomorrow Thu 14-Mar-24 23:16:16

Tonight William and Harry are delivering award in recognition of their mother in what seems to be a carefully choreographed event, that keeps them apart. But….
Today Meghan has announced her new ventures and whilst William is being centre stage, the Sussexes (?) have announced a large cash award from archewell.

Why? Do they not realise that people know that the timing is deliberate. Who is driving this spiteful behaviour. It’s all so unnecessary in my humble opinion.

I’ll retire behind settee now with my tin hat on awaiting the chorus of oh no not Meghan and Harry again!

Rosie51 Fri 15-Mar-24 22:48:34

flappergirl For the sake of accuracy, in 'tampongate' (and do remember this was recording a private phone call which most people disapprove of) Charles actually said it would be his luck to come back as a tampon and be flushed down the loo, or words to that effect. He didn't say he wanted to be Camilla's tampon. In any event a private sex talk on the phone should be just that, private. It's nothing to do with you, me or anyone else in the public arena. I'm not some avid royal fan, but nobody deserves to have private intimate conversations released. I felt exactly te same for Diana and 'squidgygate'.

Anniebach Fri 15-Mar-24 22:56:27

Both were private intimate. Conversations, quoting them to try
to further an argument is very weak

Sparklefizz Sat 16-Mar-24 08:33:12

Absolutely brilliant post TerriBull. Well done! smile

Cossy Sat 16-Mar-24 08:34:50

Rosie51

flappergirl For the sake of accuracy, in 'tampongate' (and do remember this was recording a private phone call which most people disapprove of) Charles actually said it would be his luck to come back as a tampon and be flushed down the loo, or words to that effect. He didn't say he wanted to be Camilla's tampon. In any event a private sex talk on the phone should be just that, private. It's nothing to do with you, me or anyone else in the public arena. I'm not some avid royal fan, but nobody deserves to have private intimate conversations released. I felt exactly te same for Diana and 'squidgygate'.

Both were so grim and made me absolutely squirm! Ew!

Smileless2012 Sat 16-Mar-24 08:41:18

Brilliant TerriBull, I especially like the 'She made me cry' shampoo grin.

Nanatoone Sat 16-Mar-24 08:45:31

Choosing a known special date to try to undermine something the future king has to do is plain mean. People see it for what it is. Nothing stops these two, I wish they’d drift off into the obscurity they’d have if Harry had been born to a different family. She would never gone near him if he had been.

TerriBull Sat 16-Mar-24 08:48:23

Oh thank you all!

Lets all raise a glass of wine to the success of the new venture, talking of which, I do believe there is talk that The American Riviera Orchard are to launch their own wines under the brand name of"Whinger's Whines" wines like no others allegedly! It should also be noted there are some non alcoholic ones amongst the range, in particular ,some highly recommended Ginger Wine, although one critic was heard to mutter something negative about the overall bitter notes that one had, which had a tendency to repeat hmm

RosiesMaw Sat 16-Mar-24 09:06:22

👏👏👏 Terribull !
You could add that for a monthly subscription one can also receive a never-ending supply of Harry’s Grouse Pâté?

Joseann Sat 16-Mar-24 09:10:38

😃 TerriBull.

TerriBull Sat 16-Mar-24 09:28:04

Oooh Grouse Pate why didn't think of that!, but yes clearly a good addition, the grouse(s) as you suggest Maw would be plentiful, well never ending it would seem. Should one order the smooth or course version, I wonder? Maybe consult "Spare" on that for inspiration.

Glorianny Sat 16-Mar-24 10:37:54

TerriBull

Well I'm going to do my up-most to look at this new initiatives in the best possible light.

Firstly, if this new influencer website is to be moulded in the manner of Goop, let us all be grateful there's been no talk of the steaming of private parts, thankfully Gwyneth has that covered, or maybe I should say uncovered.

Secondly let's not forget the Duchy of Cornwall launched quite a few delicious products of their own, so there's no reason why The Duchessy can't do the same.

Here's a sneak preview of what's on offer.

Obviously, during her time in England, Meghan will have acquainted herself of just how popular marmalade is and I think she will have put much effort into producing her own brand, The excellent "My Truth Marmalade" range is redolent of both Meghan and Harry insomuch as being both rich and bitter. Moving on to the The Third Second Man range, the Harry Lime Marmalade will not be to everyone's taste, initially sweet but with pithy undertones.

Other products worth a mention would be " No one Ever Asked Me How I Am" Nut Butters, absolutely delicious spread thickly on the "Thanks For Asking" Thins

The Porky Pies, which come in a range of sizes will no doubt be a great success and would be most appropriate for those cosy sit down "lets talk about the family interviews", when a larger Porky Pie could be shared out with whoever is hosting, although it would have to be borne in mind that certain interviewers maybe prone to choke on such a delicacy when expressing faux amazement to startling revelations where there's a faint hint of an insincere suggestion that they haven't previously been primed on that. This of course is when "Grifters' Gripe Water" is so useful to have to hand, especially when it's worked wonders when choking on a porky pie of your own.

There's a delightful array of linens on offer, in particular beautiful duvet covers with hand embroidered homilies, I particularly liked the cheerful "Look Who's Got The Biggest Bedroom Now!" or "My SPARE Room Is Bigger Than Yours"

Also worth a mention are the delightful china dog bowls with lettering around the sides in an Emma Bridgewater fashion, maybe less food orientated but fun anyway, the standout one being "Willy Broke My Necklace" with a realistic decoration of a scattering of the colourful broken beads in the bowl part. Another has a humorous caricature of Harry head first into the dog bowl and that would be a delight for any young child, which could possibly be extended to cereal bowls too.

Some products will miss the mark though, "Sustainable Travalyst Tripe" would be one, I mean who wants to swallow a load of tripe, sustainable or otherwise shock My advice would be if going for meat products stick to the porky pies hmm that's what the general public are most familiar with.

There are numerous beauty products but what came out tops amongst trial focus groups was the brilliant "She Made Me Cry Shampoo" gives one's tresses an amazing shine.

So there you have it, a few positives smile

But wouldn't they actually all be far more interesting than the equivalent Wales range?

Which offers household goods in all shades of white including shadow white, smile white and whisp white.
A range of china so thin you can see through it,
An instruction book "How not to photoshop"
A few used and slightly soiled, tarnished halos.
and assorted paper party supplies, unused, end of lines, not environmentally friendly.

(Waits for the outcry- don't be nasty to St Catherine)

Anniebach Sat 16-Mar-24 10:48:43

The Times , comparing Orchard with Gwinny’s Goop, both
batty

Rosie51 Sat 16-Mar-24 10:56:46

But wouldn't they actually all be far more interesting than the equivalent Wales range?

Which offers household goods in all shades of white including shadow white, smile white and whisp white.
A range of china so thin you can see through it,
An instruction book "How not to photoshop"
A few used and slightly soiled, tarnished halos.
and assorted paper party supplies, unused, end of lines, not environmentally friendly.

(Waits for the outcry- don't be nasty to St Catherine)

Don't quit the day job Glorianny, those can't hold a candle to TerriBull's. Nice touch having a snipe at Catherine's family.

Callistemon21 Sat 16-Mar-24 11:00:11

Well, I was confused because I have some chinaware so thin you can see through it, what's wrong with that?

Rosie51 Sat 16-Mar-24 11:04:02

Callistemon21

Well, I was confused because I have some chinaware so thin you can see through it, what's wrong with that?

Absolutely nothing, it shows china of the finest quality. Perhaps Glorianny favours the thick British Rail type china of yesteryear.

Cossy Sat 16-Mar-24 11:04:50

Callistemon21

Well, I was confused because I have some chinaware so thin you can see through it, what's wrong with that?

I thought that was how good China was meant to be!

I appreciate the humour here, I have no axe to grind with any of the Royals, bar Andrew, I loathe him! I like old Queenie and her Mum and I actually admire Princess Anne!

Cossy Sat 16-Mar-24 11:05:28

liked

Callistemon21 Sat 16-Mar-24 11:10:15

Rosie51

Callistemon21

Well, I was confused because I have some chinaware so thin you can see through it, what's wrong with that?

Absolutely nothing, it shows china of the finest quality. Perhaps Glorianny favours the thick British Rail type china of yesteryear.

I daren't use it although my mother used to serve afternoon tea in it in the 1930s when they were posted overseas 🙂
They must have carted it around with them to various postings! It's a wonder most of it survived.

eazybee Sat 16-Mar-24 11:23:07

Real bone china is tough , much tougher than pottery.
I am enjoying the additions to the range, particularly the w(h)ines, the grouse pate, and wondered about an addition to the beauty range, the 'let's lip-gloss over', and for the kitchen, The Scrubber. I also have a name for a laundry product, but I think I will leave that out.

Rosie51 Sat 16-Mar-24 11:25:11

Callistemon21

Rosie51

Callistemon21

Well, I was confused because I have some chinaware so thin you can see through it, what's wrong with that?

Absolutely nothing, it shows china of the finest quality. Perhaps Glorianny favours the thick British Rail type china of yesteryear.

I daren't use it although my mother used to serve afternoon tea in it in the 1930s when they were posted overseas 🙂
They must have carted it around with them to various postings! It's a wonder most of it survived.

Oh you should use it and enjoy it. I used to shy away from using the beautiful cut glass and china I inherited from my parents. Then I read some quotes from Erma Bombeck and this one was so apposite, it's one of many in response to being asked if she had her life again what would she change.....

I would have burnt the pink candle that was sculptured like a rose before it melted while being stored.

Surprisingly (fingers crossed!) I haven't broken any in use, but one piece had been broken while being "stored safely".

Pantglas2 Sat 16-Mar-24 11:29:46

“Which offers household goods in all shades of white including shadow white, smile white and whisp white.“

That made me smile Glorianny because Meghan complained about having to wear neutral colours in case she stole the limelight from other more senior members of RF!

Ailidh Sat 16-Mar-24 11:30:33

When I read the bit on American Riviera Orchard on the BBC News site, I thought it was giving her what-three-words location.....

Calipso Sat 16-Mar-24 11:31:27

Good attempt Glorianny but sadly you don't have TerriBull's talent for comedy.

Callistemon21 Sat 16-Mar-24 11:34:50

Rosie51

Callistemon21

Rosie51

Callistemon21

Well, I was confused because I have some chinaware so thin you can see through it, what's wrong with that?

Absolutely nothing, it shows china of the finest quality. Perhaps Glorianny favours the thick British Rail type china of yesteryear.

I daren't use it although my mother used to serve afternoon tea in it in the 1930s when they were posted overseas 🙂
They must have carted it around with them to various postings! It's a wonder most of it survived.

Oh you should use it and enjoy it. I used to shy away from using the beautiful cut glass and china I inherited from my parents. Then I read some quotes from Erma Bombeck and this one was so apposite, it's one of many in response to being asked if she had her life again what would she change.....

I would have burnt the pink candle that was sculptured like a rose before it melted while being stored.

Surprisingly (fingers crossed!) I haven't broken any in use, but one piece had been broken while being "stored safely".

I have a lovely Christmas candle which a friend gave me many years ago, never lit it and it went a funny shape one very hot summer stored in the attic. I should light it in her memory 😥

Rosie51 Sat 16-Mar-24 11:37:27

Yes do Callistemon and remember all the happy times.